Compassionate Physician Assistant: Patient Care Leader

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high quality, patient-focused care under supervision.

The PA will perform medical services within the scope of PA education, training, and licensure and in collaboration with the supervising physician. The role includes examining patients, ordering tests, prescribing treatments as appropriate, educating patients, and maintaining accurate records.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a Physician Assistant Program - Required.
• Active Physician Assistant license per state requirements.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Required.
• CDS/DEA licensing requirements as applicable per prescriptive authority.
• Active medical board certification as required by state.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical standards and follows company policies.
• Examines patients and delivers high-quality, patient-focused care.
• Educates patients and families and supports informed decision-making.
• Reviews patient medical history and documents data for records and billing.
• Orders/tests and interprets results to guide treatment and follow-up.
• Administers or prescribes treatments and medications as appropriate.
• Refers patients to specialists when needed.
• Ensures accurate and legible documentation for records.

Education

Physician Assistant Program

Job description

St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System in Savannah, GA seeks a Physician Assistant to provide high quality, patient-focused care under supervision.

The PA will perform medical services within the scope of PA education, training, and licensure and in collaboration with the supervising physician. The role includes examining patients, ordering tests, prescribing treatments as appropriate, educating patients, and maintaining accurate records.